Greek property could hold profits
Over the last few years, many investors have turned away from Greek property. The countryââ¬â¢s economic problems have seen property values in the country fall while taxes on Greek homes have risen sharply.
However, new research has found that Greece could be an excellent place to buy overseas property if youââ¬â¢re looking to maximise your rental return.
Greek islands offer great rental potential
New figures published in the Daily Mail show that the average weekly rental return for a three bedroom property is higher in Greece than in many other parts of Europe. The average return in Corfu is ã1,356, on Crete it is ã1,103 and in Cephalonia it is ã1,150.
This is compared to ã972 in Tuscany, ã660 in the Loire Valley and ã659 on the Costa del Sol.
The newspaper reports that ââ¬ËGreece rentals generally look expensive compared with the other countries. Corfu, and particularly the fashionable north-east coast where the prime minister has holidayed, is one of the pricier islands.ââ¬â¢
It seems that while many people have steered
clear of Greek property, it could actually be one of the best places in terms of ROI to buy
Rents on the popular Greek islands are significantly higher than many other popular European tourist destinations. And, with the prices of property in Greece falling, you donââ¬â¢t have to commit as much of your capital to generate a great rental return.ââ¬Â
Rents are a little lower Cephalonia than they are on Crete and Corfu although certain popular, up-market areas such as Fiscardo command rents in excess of ã1,400 per week.
The Greek islands certainly attract higher rents than the mainland. The research found that an average three bedroom home in the Peloponnese generated ã841 per week in rent. While this is good in comparison to many other European destinations, it is 15 per cent lower than similar properties on Corfu and Crete.
Author :
Nick
Marr
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Nick Marr
I am an internet entrepreneur with a passion for driving big audiences and a love for real estate. I have had plenty of ups and downs which has given me the experience to help others launch their own businesses. I enjoy projects that save consumers time and money, challenge convention and add real value to peoples lives.